Sports - June 10, 2008
Looks aren't everything in sports (but they help)
Performance is important for athletes like Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy (pictured), but good looks can help lift the "Q rating," which can lead to lucrative endorsement deals and fervent fan clubs.
Tags: j.j. hardy, tiger woods, michael jordan, eric gagne, ana ivanovic, danica patrick, natalie gulbis, alex rodriguez

Sports - June 2, 2008
Tone it down, drivers!
I just checked online. I live just under four miles from the northern edge of State Fair Park. So, why did it sound like there was a car race a block from my house yesterday?
Tags: Milwaukee Mile, noise pollution, Danica Patrick

Sports - May 31, 2008
Saturday Scorecard: Time for Brewers to heat up
It's too early to say for sure, but the Brewers appear to be on an upswing. With players like Prince Fielder (pictured) hailing from warm weather climates, maybe the warmer temperatures at Miller Park will help.
Tags: brewers, prince fielder, brett favre, locker, ryan braun, danica patrick, milwaukee mile, marcus jenkins, bradley tech

Sports - May 20, 2008
Begel's bits: Observations from the sports world
I've seen just about every sport there is, both live and on television, and NBA playoff games are just about unmatched for sustained, passionate excitement.
Tags: nba playoffs, john hammond, scott skiles, bucks, bubba franks, eric gagne, danica patrick, helio castroneves

Sports - May 6, 2008
Get ready to rumble
If you've never been to an IndyCar race and attend the ABC Supply / A.J. Foyt 225 on June 1 at the Milwaukee Mile, the sights and smells will be impressive but the raw sound will be unforgettable.
Tags: milwaukee mile, indy car racing, indianapolis 500, craig stoehr, aj foyt, rick mears, danica patrick